Suppose the probability distribution of x, the number of defective tires on a randomly selected car checked at a certain inspection station, is given in the following table. 3 4 P(x) 0.60 0.14 0.05 0.03 0.18 (a) Calculate the mean value of x. (b) What is the probability that x exceeds its mean value?

Suppose the probability distribution of x, the number of defective tires on a randomly selected car checked at a certain inspection station, is given in the following table. 3 4 P(x) 0.60 0.14 0.05 0.03 0.18 (a) Calculate the mean value of x. (b) What is the probability that x exceeds its mean value?

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Suppose the probability distribution of x, the number of defective tires on a randomly selected car checked at a certain inspection station, is given in the following table.
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(a) Calculate the mean value of x.
(b) What is the probability that x exceeds its mean value?

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